Michael Burgess: “I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, at this time I am happy to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the…”

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire whether the gentleman wants to answer the CBO question or whether he wants me to close?

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1616 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1616 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…

This has all been so moving and so lovely, but if anyone tuned in late tonight in C-SPAN, they probably thought I passed because it really did sound like a eulogy. I am still here, and I will continue to text and call and inform everyone…

I thank the gentleman for yielding additional time. However, one-sided pressure by the White House is not the way to ensure that end. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this rule from our committee, and I urge passage of the underlying…